Naivas FC cemented their stay at the summit of the National Super League table after edging Dimba Patriots 1-0 at the Mpesa Foundation Grounds in Thika.The Collins Omondi-led side, who were coming off a 1-1 draw against Darajani Gogo, narrowly beat Dimba to maintain their three-point cushion at the top of the second-tier table.The experienced winger Benjamin Murimi scored the all-important goal for Naivas in the 12th minute.##NAJAVA_MECA_8010878##Behind Naivas’ back are the 2008 Kenyan Premier League champions Mathare United who beat Migori Youth 2-0 at the Kasarani Annex.Mathare were relegated to the second-tier last year after finishing second from bottom in the top tier.The Slum Boys had Meshack Ochieno to thank as his brace was enough to earn the team the 16th win of the season.Shabana spank Posta Rangers to revive survival hopesOchieno, broke the deadlock in the 10th minute and would add his second in the afternoon in the 22nd minute after veteran winger Paul Were teed him up.This was the first win for coach Francis Kimanzi since returning to the club late last month.Mathare secured a 2-2 draw against Mulembe United in what was Kimanzi’s first assignment since succeeding Leonard Odipo.Debutants Nairobi United are also firmly in contention for automatic promotion.NSL: Amunga tips All Stars to secure top-flight returnThis is after the club humbled Kibera Black Stars 2-0 in Thika to trail the second-placed Mathare by a point and four behind Naivas.The Naibois got their goals through Elson Wangamati and Rodgers Angal.At Ildamat Stadium, Mulembe United staged a comeback to salvage a point against Kajiado.A first half due to a quick double by Eric Ombija in the 32nd and 33rd minutes saw Kajiado take the lead but , Mulembe United found the back of the net through Mukabana Musa and Saul Ben to salvage a point in the second half.Meanwhile, Silibwet Leons held Kisumu All Stars to a 1-1 draw at the Silibwet Stadium.Silibwet scored through Elijah Kesore with All Stars replying through Nelson Amunga.
